Genesis 47:28-31
New American Standard Bible
28 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt for (A)seventeen years; so the [a]length of Jacob’s life was 147 years.
29 When [b](B)the time for Israel to die drew near, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “Please, if I have found favor in your sight, (C)place your hand under my thigh now and (D)deal with me in kindness and [c]faithfulness: please do not bury me in Egypt, 30 but when I (E)[d]lie down with my fathers, you shall carry me out of Egypt and bury me in (F)their burial place.” And he said, “I will do as you have said.” 31 And he said, “(G)Swear to me.” So he swore to him. Then (H)Israel bowed in worship at the head of the bed.
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- Genesis 47:28 Lit days of Jacob, the years of his life
- Genesis 47:29 Lit the days of Israel
- Genesis 47:29 Lit truth
- Genesis 47:30 I.e., die
Genesis 47:28-31
Common English Bible
28 After Jacob had lived in the land of Egypt for seventeen years, and after he had lived a total of 147 years, 29 Israel’s death approached. He summoned his son Joseph and said to him, “If you would be so kind, lay your hand under my thigh, and be loyal and true to me. Don’t bury me in Egypt. 30 When I lie down with my fathers, carry me from Egypt and bury me in their grave.”
Joseph said, “I will do just as you say.”
31 Israel said, “Give me your word!” and Joseph gave his word. Then Israel slumped down at the head of the bed.
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